Philadelphia's University of the Arts Closes Abruptly, Sparking Protests

The University of the Arts in Philadelphia has announced its abrupt closure due to declining enrollment, revenues, and increasing expenses. The institution, which has been in a fragile financial state, will cancel summer courses and not enroll a new class in the fall. Efforts will be made to help current students transfer to other institutions. The closure affects nearly 700 faculty and staff, and many learned about it through news reports or social media before the official announcement.